Month: October 2024

News

Jeremy Loffredo, ‘19 Safely Returns Home Following Detainment in Israel 

By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Loffredo, ‘19, is confirmed to be back on the ground in the U.S. following his arrest in Israel on Oct. 9 and subsequent release on Oct. 11. Loffredo was held in Israeli custody pending investigation until Sunday, Oct. 20. Loffredo was one of five journalists detained by the Israel Defense Force (IDF) this month for reporting on the ongoing Gaza-Israel … Continue reading Jeremy Loffredo, ‘19 Safely Returns Home Following Detainment in Israel 

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Letters, Opinions & Editorials

LETTER from the EDITOR

Dear Readers, Welcome to issue 8! We’re so glad you’re here.  This week has been nothing short of packed. As you may have seen in news, Manhattan University welcomed Miss America 2024 to campus this past week for a meet and greet.  I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing her for The Quadrangle and chatted with her for almost an hour afterward. She is truly such … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR

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The Society of Women Engineers Gear Up for the SWE National Conference in Chicago

Previous members of the SWE Chapter at Manhattan University attending the 2022 Conference in Houston, Texas.@SWEMANHATTAN / INSTAGRAM By Julia Ciampa, Staff Writer On Oct. 24, five Society of Women Engineering (SWE) students from Manhattan University will embark on a trip to Chicago alongside professor of engineering and advisor for SWE Medya Fathi, Ph.D.  Each year, The Society of Women Engineers gather together to collaboratively … Continue reading The Society of Women Engineers Gear Up for the SWE National Conference in Chicago

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Miss America, Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Madison Marsh Visits Campus For Meet and Greet

Marsh posed for photos with student attendees throughout the event. GRACE CARDINAL/ THE QUADRANGLE By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Madison Marsh, 2nd lieutenant in the Air Force and Miss America 2024, paid a visit to Manhattan University’s campus on Thursday to meet with students, AFROTC cadets, faculty and staff. Marsh’s impressive resume began long before she was crowned with her pageant title. She graduated from the … Continue reading Miss America, Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Madison Marsh Visits Campus For Meet and Greet

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Students Left With Lack of Work-Study Hours During Fitness Center Staff Revision

The Manhattan University Fitness Center was upgraded in 2017 with brand-new equipment.ADVANTAGEFITNESS / COURTESY By Angelina Perez and Victoria Schiller, Arts and Entertainment Editor & Contributor Student workers at the fitness center were met with an unpleasant email on Oct. 8, informing them of a reduction in their work hours due to the ongoing university budget cuts.  Budget cuts have affected on campus organizations since … Continue reading Students Left With Lack of Work-Study Hours During Fitness Center Staff Revision

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Manhattan Caucus: Bridging the Gap: Trump and Harris Engage Latino Voters on Univision

By Elaina Batista, Contributor Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump both had the opportunity to speak to Latino undecided voters in recent weeks. On Oct. 10, Harris was asked a series of questions in a town hall meeting in Las Vegas, broadcast by Univision, an American Spanish-language free-to-air television network. Questions ranged from immigration and health care to abortion and the economy. … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Bridging the Gap: Trump and Harris Engage Latino Voters on Univision

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Features

MU Holds Discussion on AI with Microsoft’s John O’Sullivan

John O’ Suillivan goes into depth about the history of AI.FLYNN MYERS/ THE QUADRANGLE By Flynn Myers, Contributor On Oct. 16 in De La Salle Hall, a discussion was held on AI in the workplace by Manhattan University alum John O’Sullivan, a data and AI specialist for Microsoft.  The presentation discussed the journey of AI, how it can be used in the workplace and how … Continue reading MU Holds Discussion on AI with Microsoft’s John O’Sullivan

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Voices on the Quad: Halloween Edition

Students dressed up for MU Safe Halloween in Fall 2023.@KAPPADELTAPIMC/INSTAGRAM By Elizabeth Kalaj, Web Editor Midterm grades have been sent out, and fall has officially arrived, bringing Manhattan University students to the halfway point of the semester. Students have much to be excited about, including Halloween, which lands on a Thursday this year. Freshmen are gearing up to experience their first major holiday as college … Continue reading Voices on the Quad: Halloween Edition

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Arts & Entertainment

MUFits Showcase Manhattan’s Sense of Fashion

Students being highlighted on the MUFits Instagram page.@MUFITS4 / INSTAGRAM By Isaiah Rosario, Staff Writer New York City is known for its style, which is no different for students at Manhattan University. One student of MU decided to take matters into their own hands to showcase the fashion of MU students by creating the Instagram account @MUFits4.  “I saw a lot of great outfits walking … Continue reading MUFits Showcase Manhattan’s Sense of Fashion

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